[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 22125]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                            KANSAN OLYMPIANS

 Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
athletes from Kansas who participated in the 2000 Olympic Games in 
Sydney, Australia. Each of these athletes contributed in his or her own 
way to the success of the American Team. It is my pleasure to recognize 
the following athletes from Kansas for their efforts in the Olympic 
Games: Maurice Greene, Nathan Leeper, Passion Richardson, Christie 
Ambrosi, Sarah Noriega, Tara Nott, and Melvin Douglas.
  Each of these athletes deserves to be commended on their perseverance 
and dedication to their respective sports. The devotion of these 
athletes has been rewarded with the opportunity to represent the United 
States as Olympic Athletes. Not only have these athletes represented 
America, but they have also made the citizens of their home State of 
Kansas proud.
  The spirit of these athletes is encouraging and is to be applauded. 
America's team could not have finished on top without the help of these 
special Kansans. Every four years the world comes together in this 
ultimate show of athleticism. These Kansan athletes will be forever a 
part of this honorable tradition. It gives me great pleasure to 
recognize the accomplishments of these athletes.
  Maurice Greene maintained his role as the fastest man on Earth by 
winning the Men's 100 meter race. He also helped the 4x100 relay team 
run their way to another gold medal for the American Team.
  Nathan Leeper rose to high aspirations in the high jump competition. 
After leaving the sport for a short time, Nathan made the ultimate 
comeback as a member of this Olympic Team.
  Passion Richardson helped the women's 4x100m Relay team run their way 
out of the rounds into the finals. this competition was Passion's 
Olympic debut and her participation in this event is the epitome of 
teamwork and dedication.
  Christie Ambrosi helped the women's softball team grab the gold medal 
for America. Her hard work as an outfielder and strong hitting skills 
brought the team home with gold medals along with their gloves.
  As a member of the Women's volleyball team, Sarah Noriega rose beyond 
the expectations. Sarah helped launch the team into the medal round, 
proving that the team has a great future ahead.
  Tara Nott made Olympic history as the first woman to go home with 
gold from a Women's Olympic Weightlifting competition. Christie had no 
problem carrying her gold medal home to Kansas.
  Melvin Douglas is no stranger to the Olympic games, as the Sydney 
competition as his second Olympic appearance. His perseverance in the 
sport has proven that great athletes can come at any age.
  Again, Mr. President, I congratulate these Kansas Athletes on their 
outstanding accomplishments. All of these athletes have made Kansas and 
United States of America very proud.

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